About RPU

Electric and Water Utility Rate Proposal

On January 18, 2018, RPU participated in a second City Council/Board Workshop on the Revised Rate Proposal

RPU presented the following Council and Board consideration:
Staff Responses to Council Questions
Breakdown of projects affected by implementation of the Modified Option 1 Rate Proposal
Information on Tiered Seasonal Water Rates

PLEASE NOTE:

RPU has submitted a proposal to the Board of Public Utilities and City Council for an
electric and water utility rate increase over the next 10 years. RPU needs additional revenues
to replace aging infrastructure in order to protect the public health and safety of Riverside’s
homes and businesses. Even after raising rates to make these important investments, RPU's rates
will remain low compared to neighboring agencies. RPU has kept rates frozen for the past 7 years
to help our customers recover from the Great Recession. Further delaying a rate increase puts our
community at risk, and will lead to higher costs when critical systems fail.

Public Health & Safety

Our infrastructure needs replacing.

Affordable Rates

RPU is working to keep rates as low as possible.

Rates Calculator

Calculate your current and future water and electric rates.

More Information

Browse documents and FAQs to learn more. También en Español.

Why does RPU need to raise rates?

Find out about our infrastructure that needs replacing, what the rate increase pays for, and how we're keeping rates affordable.

How will this impact me?

Learn about changes to typical residential and commercial bills. Calculate your rates with our rates calculators, find out about ways to save and low income customer assistance.

Where can I find more information?

Browse our FAQs, find documentation, and see a schedule of upcoming community meetings

The public health and safety of Riverside's homes and businesses depends on the replacement of aging electrical
poles, wires and water pipes that deliver energy and water to you everyday. Many of them were built in the 1950's or earlier and are reaching the end of their useful life.